Israel's Gaza Fight Continues Amid Deadly Ambush and International Pressure; Hamas' Resilience Raises Doubts

Israel's Gaza Fight Continues Amid Deadly Ambush and International Pressure; Hamas' Resilience Raises Doubts

Israel has vowed to continue its fight in Gaza despite a deadly ambush and increasing international pressure. The ambush showcased Hamas' resilience and raised doubts about Israel's ability to defeat the militant group without causing widespread destruction. Support for Hamas among Palestinians has surged due to its resistance against a more powerful opponent, while the U.S. has expressed concern over civilian deaths. U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan visited Israel to address the issue, following President Joe Biden's statement that Israel was losing international support. Despite the pain and pressure, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to fight to the end. The casualties in the ambush included two high-ranking officers, bringing the total number of soldiers killed in the ground offensive to 116. Despite evacuation orders, tens of thousands of people remain in northern Gaza, either feeling unsafe or fearing they won't be able to return home if they leave. The Israeli military released footage of men leaving a damaged building, claiming they were suspected militants, while the Health Ministry in Gaza stated they were medical workers and patients who were previously detained. The air and ground assault by Israel has reportedly resulted in the deaths of over 18,600 Palestinians and displaced nearly 1.9 million people. Despite the hardships caused by the war, a recent poll showed increased support for Hamas among Palestinians, even among those who don't share the group's commitment to destroying Israel. Israelis, however, remain supportive of the war, seeing it as necessary to prevent future attacks by Hamas.

Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros

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Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros, se especializa en brindar asesoramiento y gestión comercial en el ámbito de seguros y reclamaciones por siniestros para destacadas empresas en el mercado peruano e internacional.

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Israel has vowed to continue its fight in Gaza despite a deadly ambush and increasing international pressure. The ambush, which took place in Gaza City, showed Hamas' resilience and raised doubts about Israel's ability to defeat the militant group without destroying the entire territory. Support for Hamas has surged among Palestinians due to its resistance against a more powerful opponent, while the U.S. has expressed concern over civilian deaths. U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan visited Israel, following President Joe Biden's statement that Israel was losing international support due to its "indiscriminate bombing." Israel has imposed a total siege on northern Gaza and has already devastated much of the area in one of the 21st century's most devastating military campaigns. Despite the great pain and international pressure, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to fight to the end. The ambush occurred in the neighborhood of Shijaiyah, which was also a battleground during the 2014 war between Israel and Hamas. The casualties included two high-ranking officers, bringing the total number of soldiers killed in the ground offensive to 116. Heavy fighting has been ongoing in Shijaiyah and other areas around eastern Gaza City that were surrounded earlier in the war. Despite repeated evacuation orders, tens of thousands of people remain in the north, either feeling unsafe anywhere in Gaza or fearing they may not be able to return home if they leave. Israel's military released footage of men leaving a damaged building in northern Gaza, with some carrying assault rifles and ammunition magazines. The military described all of them as suspected militants, but the Health Ministry in Gaza claimed that they were medical workers and patients who were previously detained when Israeli forces raided a hospital. Israel has been rounding up men in northern Gaza in search of Hamas fighters, with videos showing detainees stripped, bound, and blindfolded in the streets. The air and ground assault by Israel has reportedly killed over 18,600 Palestinians, with nearly 1.9 million people displaced from their homes. Despite the hardships caused by the war, a recent poll conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research showed increased support for Hamas among Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Even those who do not share the group's commitment to destroying Israel view it as resistance against Israel's occupation. Israelis, on the other hand, remain supportive of the war, seeing it as necessary to prevent future attacks by Hamas.

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